Which classic films still work for audiences today? On Film Generations, two guys born in the middle of 20th Century movie culture select a classic film to share with a panel of young film lovers — and see how it plays for today's generation.
Along the way we discuss the making of each film, the state of the world when it was made, its reception by critics and public when originally released, and how its reputation has grown over the years. Discussions cover changes in representation, storytelling styles and the world itself since each film came out. At the end of every episode each panelist rates the movie and reveals whether they would recommend it to a friend.
Join us on Film Generations as we explore the greatest classic movies through the eyes of film lovers young and old.
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Which classic films still work for audiences today? On Film Generations, two guys born in the middle of 20th Century movie culture select a classic film to share with a panel of young film lovers — and see how it plays for today's generation.
Along the way we discuss the making of each film, the state of the world when it was made, its reception by critics and public when originally released, and how its reputation has grown over the years. Discussions cover changes in representation, storytelling styles and the world itself since each film came out. At the end of every episode each panelist rates the movie and reveals whether they would recommend it to a friend.
Join us on Film Generations as we explore the greatest classic movies through the eyes of film lovers young and old.
An ElectraCast Production.
This 1991 film, the first high-budget female buddy comedy/thriller/road movie, exploded into the cultural scene with a powerful mix of female empowerment, violence, comedy and moral dynamite. It’s initial release sparked cultural arguments across the media about whether the movie endorsed violence against men or simply gave their heroines the type of story arc previously reserved only for male stars. Was Thelma and Louise good or bad for feminism? Was it simply the most compelling female friendship seen on screen for decades? Whatever your opinion, this funny, moving and provocative film clearly struck a nerve.
Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, and Brad Pitt (in his star-making role), Thelma & Louise takes audiences on a wild ride across the American South and Southwest, to an iconic conclusion still hotly debated to this day.
So does a 32-year-old take on female freedom and friendship in America still feel relevant to a generation raised in today’s evolved gender environment? Our panel of young film lovers may truly surprise you with their answers.
Hosts: Mark Netter & David Tausik
Panelists: Grace Chapman, Guy Lewis & Jake Flowers
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Current AFI Greatest Thrillers List: #76
Academy Award winner – Best Original Screenplay, Callie Khouri
Nominations – Ridley Scott: Best Director, Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis: Best Actress
Original Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iBFmKlO4BY
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelma_%26_Louise
Time Magazine Review: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,973242,00.html
Original Variety Review: https://variety.com/1990/film/reviews/thelma-louise-1200428677/
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Film Generations
Which classic films still work for audiences today? On Film Generations, two guys born in the middle of 20th Century movie culture select a classic film to share with a panel of young film lovers — and see how it plays for today's generation.
Along the way we discuss the making of each film, the state of the world when it was made, its reception by critics and public when originally released, and how its reputation has grown over the years. Discussions cover changes in representation, storytelling styles and the world itself since each film came out. At the end of every episode each panelist rates the movie and reveals whether they would recommend it to a friend.
Join us on Film Generations as we explore the greatest classic movies through the eyes of film lovers young and old.
An ElectraCast Production.
